Nonskid deck covering on forecastle deck; replace

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting proposals for replacement of nonskid deck covering on the forecastle deck of the USS RUSHMORE (LSD-47), a ship repair and maintenance project categorized under non-nuclear ship repair services. Prospective contractors must possess a current Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) or Agreement for Boat Repair (ABR) with the U.S. Navy, or demonstrate a credible plan to obtain such certification prior to award; firms without this authorization are ineligible unless the Navy has adequate time to assess and execute the agreement before the vessel's availability dates. The Government will evaluate proposals using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology, with technical acceptability assessed as either "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" and price serving a dominant role in the award decision. Offerors must demonstrate sufficient labor hours and material costs to accomplish the scope of work and submit proposals electronically by 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time on March 2, 2026, including a completed Standard Form 33, acknowledgment of all amendments via Standard Form 30, and current MSRA/ABR certification documentation or evidence of planned certification.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and is restricted to sources duly authorized to operate and conduct business in Japan per DFARS 225.1103(3) and DFARS 252.225-7042. The work scope encompasses approximately 2,350 square feet of nonskid deck covering replacement on the forecastle deck, 1,200 square feet of preservation work, and 200 square feet of deck plate work, with pricing to be submitted in Japanese Yen (JPY) using the FY26 Budget Exchange Rate of JPY 150.4415 per USD 1.00. The contract will be performed on a firm fixed-price basis with a performance period from September 14, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and an anticipated award date of July 16, 2026. Work will be conducted aboard the USS RUSHMORE at Sasebo Naval Base in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan, with government-furnished materials including welding rods, electrodes, adhesives, fasteners, and nozzle components. No specific award value is publicly disclosed in the solicitation documentation.